Author Topic: 2018 Formula 1 Thread (Read 203747 times)

Graeme · « **Reply #200 on:** February 26, 2018, 09:08:52 am »

Looks like the wheel has come off which caused the spin

Qston · « **Reply #201 on:** February 26, 2018, 09:13:51 am »

me thinks I spoke too soon.....(at least it wasn`t the engine !)

Graeme · « **Reply #202 on:** February 26, 2018, 10:17:38 am »

1:21.326 from Hulkenberg. That's 4 tenths quicker than last years fastest time on Day 1 (Quicker times were expected due to the new surface on the track and new tyre compounds).

paulrazor · « **Reply #203 on:** February 26, 2018, 10:21:03 am »

1   Hulkenberg      Renault      1m21.326s
2   Bottas      Mercedes      1m21.843s
3   Raikkonen      Ferrari      1m22.068s
4   Grosjean      Haas      1m23.092s
5   Ricciardo      Red Bull      1m23.221s
6   Hartley      Toro Rosso      1m23.437s
7   Alonso      McLaren      1m24.202s
8   Stroll      Williams      1m25.219s
9   Mazepin      Force India      1m26.940s
Ericsson      Sauber      No time

live text feed here

https://www.autosport.com/f1/live/2750912/barcelona-f1-test-day-one-2018

clinical · « **Reply #204 on:** February 26, 2018, 10:22:43 am »

Ferrari trying a redbull style diffuser.

Has anyone seen any images of the back of the Mercedes car yet?

paulrazor · « **Reply #205 on:** February 26, 2018, 10:25:18 am »

heres a cool pic

CraigDS · « **Reply #206 on:** February 26, 2018, 11:19:46 am »

Raikkonen and Hulkenberg putting in times in the 1 min 20s already.

paulrazor · « **Reply #207 on:** February 26, 2018, 12:02:50 pm »

bottas faster than both on mediums

the renault looks quick

bit of green on the sauber alfa romeo

nice

CraigDS · « **Reply #208 on:** February 26, 2018, 12:04:44 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on February 26, 2018, 12:02:50 pm

the renault looks quick

Hopefully bodes well for McLaren.

Quote

bit of green on the sauber alfa romeo

nice

Just flow paint isn’t it?

CraigDS · « **Reply #209 on:** February 26, 2018, 12:19:36 pm »

First half of the day done, Ricciardo posting a 1m20.179s not long before the flag - over a second faster than last years fastest time.

paulrazor · « **Reply #210 on:** February 26, 2018, 12:20:28 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on February 26, 2018, 12:04:44 pm

Hopefully bodes well for McLaren.

Just flow paint isn’t it?

yeah sorry i should have said it was just paint

alonso got back out before lunch but didnt set a time

hamilton is out this afternoon

clinical · « **Reply #211 on:** February 26, 2018, 12:40:03 pm »

Renault and, whisper it, Honda looking good.

Qston · « **Reply #212 on:** February 26, 2018, 12:58:44 pm »

Has there been any predictions in previous F1 threads before e.g. winning driver, winning team, surprise race winners, most improved teams, most polls, most race wins, biggest dick head driver award etc etc ? Perhaps once testing is providing more details it would be worth F1 fans on here doing something like this and seeing how spectacularly wrong we get it !

paulrazor · « **Reply #213 on:** February 26, 2018, 12:59:06 pm »

lap count. the honda held together

Hulkenberg 73;
Hartley 72;
Ricciardo 60;
Raikkonen 60;
Bottas 58;
Stroll 46;
Ericsson 41;
Grosjean 32;
Mazepin 22;
Alonso 10

clinical · « **Reply #214 on:** February 26, 2018, 01:08:31 pm »

Quote from: Qston on February 26, 2018, 12:58:44 pm

Has there been any predictions in previous F1 threads before e.g. winning driver, winning team, surprise race winners, most improved teams, most polls, most race wins, biggest dick head driver award etc etc ? Perhaps once testing is providing more details it would be worth F1 fans on here doing something like this and seeing how spectacularly wrong we get it !

Should start one.

Hopefully the guy who has a meltdown on every bad day for Ferrari returns to this thread. I think he got kicked out last season

Qston · « **Reply #215 on:** February 26, 2018, 01:15:57 pm »

Quote from: clinical on February 26, 2018, 01:08:31 pm

Should start one.

Hopefully the guy who has a meltdown on every bad day for Ferrari returns to this thread. I think he got kicked out last season

okay. When we get nearer to the start of the season, and once a good few days of testing are done, I will post a list of predictions for others to have a go as well. We can then look back at the end of the season and see who made some outstanding predictions (probably not me !). Didn`t know about the ferrari meltdown poster - their fans do tend to be, shall we say, emotional about their team

voodoo ray · « **Reply #216 on:** February 26, 2018, 01:23:45 pm »

Meltdown boy was fantastic entertainment.

paulrazor · « **Reply #217 on:** February 26, 2018, 01:51:24 pm »

Quote from: voodoo ray on February 26, 2018, 01:23:45 pm

Meltdown boy was fantastic entertainment.

was that singapore weekend?

few spots of rain in barca

SP · « **Reply #218 on:** February 26, 2018, 01:52:59 pm »

Quote from: clinical on February 26, 2018, 01:08:31 pm

Should start one.

Hopefully the guy who has a meltdown on every bad day for Ferrari returns to this thread. I think he got kicked out last season

He said he was done for the season so he was banned until the end of the season.

paulrazor · « **Reply #219 on:** February 26, 2018, 01:59:43 pm »

Quote from: SP on February 26, 2018, 01:52:59 pm

He said he was done for the season so he was banned until the end of the season.

sort of remember his rants. must look back on old thread

paulrazor · « **Reply #220 on:** February 26, 2018, 02:05:08 pm »

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=330908.msg15611496#msg15611496

linudden

have a look at this gem

Quote from: Linudden on September 17, 2017, 03:19:17 pm

I've blocked Formula One, FIA, Mercedes in general and their F1 team on Facebook. Productive day for me Also got a five-minute sprint rage blast on my bike which I'm still knackered from. Productive day yet again. I'm already looking forward to the next MotoGP race and the Indycar final tonight.

Bye for the season lads! See you in 2018.

clinical · « **Reply #221 on:** February 26, 2018, 02:17:59 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on February 26, 2018, 02:05:08 pm

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=330908.msg15611496#msg15611496

linudden

have a look at this gem

Quote from: SP on February 26, 2018, 01:52:59 pm

He said he was done for the season so he was banned until the end of the season.

That's right, I remember now. I wonder if he'll come back.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #222 on:** February 26, 2018, 02:30:51 pm »

Five minute sprint rage, must of missed that one.

Although he is a fellow Ferrari fan so can't be too hard on him.

paulrazor · « **Reply #223 on:** February 26, 2018, 04:22:10 pm »

quiet enough afternoon

Graeme · « **Reply #224 on:** February 26, 2018, 04:32:17 pm »

Highest placed Renault engine was 5th on the first day in 2017 testing, today they make up 4 of the top 6 including fastest.

Qston · « **Reply #225 on:** February 26, 2018, 04:35:30 pm »

Quote from: Graeme on February 26, 2018, 04:32:17 pm

Highest placed Renault engine was 5th on the first day in 2017 testing, today they make up 4 of the top 6 including fastest.

Certainly a very good start for renault engines and McLaren at least seem to have improved relative to last season....which wouldn`t be difficult !

paulrazor · « **Reply #226 on:** February 26, 2018, 04:41:55 pm »

Quote from: Qston on February 26, 2018, 04:35:30 pm

Certainly a very good start for renault engines and McLaren at least seem to have improved relative to last season....which wouldn`t be difficult !

mclaren just over a second off pace on the super soft. most have gone soft and mainly medium

its now raining. at least they get some wet testing (those that are bothered going out)

Qston · « **Reply #227 on:** February 26, 2018, 04:54:28 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on February 26, 2018, 04:41:55 pm

mclaren just over a second off pace on the super soft. most have gone soft and mainly medium

its now raining. at least they get some wet testing (those that are bothered going out)

I did say relative to last season. With going on super soft it would suggest that they are slower than other renault engined cars but this all has to be taken with a large pinch of salt because I am sure a lot of teams will be holding plenty back.

Looks bloody cold in Barcelona !

paulrazor · « **Reply #228 on:** February 26, 2018, 04:59:07 pm »

Quote from: Qston on February 26, 2018, 04:54:28 pm

I did say relative to last season. With going on super soft it would suggest that they are slower than other renault engined cars but this all has to be taken with a large pinch of salt because I am sure a lot of teams will be holding plenty back.

Looks bloody cold in Barcelona !

yep we dont know fuel loads

i know ferrari were reported to be lifting at the beginning of straights last year

Graeme · « **Reply #229 on:** February 26, 2018, 05:07:02 pm »

Did anybody watch this on Amazon...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B078WFKG2H

Not sure when it was first on but I only discovered it by accident this weekend and watched all 4 episodes. It covers McLaren’s pre-season a year back but was a good watch.

Qston · « **Reply #230 on:** February 26, 2018, 05:07:15 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on February 26, 2018, 04:59:07 pm

yep we dont know fuel loads

i know ferrari were reported to be lifting at the beginning of straights last year

Red bull will certainly be happy though. 100 laps under their belt and the top of the boards. Whatever they were doing it is nice to lay down a marker.You know what will happen though. Mercedes will be all quiet for a few of the days and then bang, blow everyone out of the water

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #231 on:** February 26, 2018, 05:39:15 pm »

Quote from: Qston on February 26, 2018, 05:07:15 pm

Red bull will certainly be happy though. 100 laps under their belt and the top of the boards. Whatever they were doing it is nice to lay down a marker.You know what will happen though. Mercedes will be all quiet for a few of the days and then bang, blow everyone out of the water

Like last year

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/features/2017/3/pre-season-testing-2017---who-went-fastest-and-furthest-.html

Darren G · « **Reply #232 on:** February 27, 2018, 03:01:21 am »

Interesting that Ferrari have gone to a longer wheel base like the Mercedes. That represents a bit of a change in philosophy for them. Some interesting looking aero on the car too. Just hope it's as good as it looks.

CraigDS · « **Reply #233 on:** February 27, 2018, 07:47:12 am »

Not a fan of the little wing on the halo, makes it look even worse.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #234 on:** February 27, 2018, 07:59:15 am »

Quote from: CraigDS on February 27, 2018, 07:47:12 am

Not a fan of the little wing on the halo, makes it look even worse.

I am actually, making the best of an ugly component. Be daft not to utilise it so in some way it gives an advantage.

CraigDS · « **Reply #235 on:** February 27, 2018, 08:07:58 am »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on February 27, 2018, 07:59:15 am

I am actually, making the best of an ugly component. Be daft not to utilise it so in some way it gives an advantage.

Oh I get making the most of it, they should if it’s beneficial, but it just looks untidy and adds more to an already unsightly area.

paulrazor · « **Reply #236 on:** February 27, 2018, 08:43:48 am »

Quote from: Qston on February 26, 2018, 05:07:15 pm

Red bull will certainly be happy though. 100 laps under their belt and the top of the boards. Whatever they were doing it is nice to lay down a marker.You know what will happen though. Mercedes will be all quiet for a few of the days and then bang, blow everyone out of the water

yeah red bull usually struggle for time on track early in testing but that wasnt the case yesterday.

agree about mercs

paulrazor · « **Reply #237 on:** February 27, 2018, 09:11:53 am »

https://www.autosport.com/f1/live/2750920/barcelona-f1-test-day-two-2018

here yi go. nothing happened yet

Bottas      Mercedes      No time
Vettel      Ferrari      No time
Verstappen      Red Bull      No time
Ocon      Force India      No time
Sirotkin      Williams      No time
Sainz      Renault      No time
Gasly      Toro Rosso      No time
Magnussen      Haas      No time
Vandoorne      McLaren      No time
Leclerc      Sauber      No time

paulrazor · « **Reply #238 on:** February 27, 2018, 09:41:06 am »

nice pic of the renault

edit: Martini ending their association with Williams end of 2018

clinical · « **Reply #239 on:** February 27, 2018, 11:16:48 am »

Mclaren first!